DEcember 30th, 2024 - Portland State University, portland, or
Legendary Coach Stephen Turner adds to the trophy room in LSI’s first year at PSU- The 2024 Les Schwab Invitational recently moved the venue from Liberty HS, to Portland State University after drastic cost increases. In the first championship at The Peter W Stott Center, it was all Gonzaga as they dismantled highly ranked La Lumiere, 64‑44. Gonzaga’s defense turned the tide — after La Lumiere shot well early, the Purple Eagles locked in, holding them to just 26% from the floor after a fast start. Christian Gurdak was a monster inside — dominating both on the boards and in the paint — while guards like Nykolas Lewis and Derek Dixon delivered key buckets and assists. By halftime, Gonzaga trailed by a razor‑thin margin, but swung the momentum with relentless defense and superior chemistry, pulling away decisively in the second half. With the win, Gonzaga not only claimed the LSI crown but also showed the country that their roster’s depth and cohesion make them a force to be reckoned with all season long.
December 30th, 2022 - liberty HS, hillsboro, OR
Jackson Shelstad and West Linn Lions shock the country - The West Linn Lions lasted through 4 tough matchups, taking down Top NBA prospect Ron Holland and Duncanville HS (TX) in the Championship; behind Shelstad’s 33.0 PPG average in the tournament. Lifted by an amazing hometown crowd, the gritty West Linn lineup continued to surprise people in the paint by out-rebounding nationally ranked teams such as Bronny James and Sierra Canyon HS (CA), and Duncanville HS (TX). Teams were doing their best to send two defenders towards Shelstad; between his great slashing ability and HUGE performances by teammate Adrian Mosley, the Lions were too crafty for defenses to contain them. Shelstad and the Lions run in 2022 is down as one of the biggest upsets, and most valuable performances in LSI history.
DEcember 30th, 2023 - liberty hs, hillsboro, or
Columbus Explorers prove themselves in a David vs Goliath matchup with Harvard Westlake - In their first ever trip to the Les Schwab Invitational, The Columbus HS Explorers (Miami, FL) earned the 27th annual LSI championship trophy. The Championship matchup came down to the wire, facing a tough Harvard Westlake squad with USC commit Trent Perry, Columbus ended the game winning on a put back in the final ten seconds. Led by twin brothers Cameron and Cayden Boozer, as well as Jace and Jaxon Richardson, the sons of former NBA veterans truly lived up to the hype. Cameron finished up the tournament - taking home the MVP averaging 24.3 PPG, 15.5 RPG, and 2.8 blocks per game.
